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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 527.24 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 527.24 and 322.92 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 527.24 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/527.24 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 527.24 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 170,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,256.34/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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